Found myself in a really awkward situation - Can anyone advise on transfer credits

So last year I applied into Harvard Extension School. I requested all my credits taken at all my previous colleges to be sent to Harvard. I gained admission into the ALB program and I started following my degree plan given by my adviser. The up coming summer term and the fall term would be my last 2 terms at Harvard before I graduate.

today, while browsing through my student profile, i realized only 58 credits where transferred - I had expected the total of 64 credits because I completed 64 credits at the time of application. There were 6 credits I done with Colorado State's independent study which I forgot to send to Harvard !

Does anyone know if there's any implications if I just ignored those credits from CSU and finished my Harvard program ? I'm about to drop them an email, but not yet. If it's not really needed, I don't mind just ignoring those 6 credits and focus on what I'm suppose to do right now.

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I didn't fail those 6 credits btw - it was all Bs.

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I see no problem with just letting sleeping dogs lie.

 

i suppose if I was to apply to graduate school, i could just send them whatever I've done + the CSU credits right ?

 

I'm going to disagree. I think you should talk to your HES advisor. There is the potential for them to block your graduation for not revealing all prior credit. My guess is that it won't be a big deal, but it's probably only a big deal if you deal with it. My guess is that ignoring it could absolutely turn it into a big deal. JMO

 

I can't say you're wrong but I can't imagine any real life scenario in which they would 1) find out and 2) care.

 

I am sharply going to disagree with you. It wasn't like this student intentionally left this information out as it was an oversight.

However, if you have more credits that could be applied I would notify them as this might help you to graduate faster than you had anticipated.

 

I say contact them and let them know. Like Cookderosa said, it probably won't be a big deal. Best to just do it and get it over with so it won't nag and bother you in the future.

 

I'm going to chime in on the side of letting them know of your honest mistake. If you are thinking about it this much (to post and ask us) then it will continue to be on your mind.

 

I'll drop them an email and just tell them I forgot to send these last 6 credits. They can't really be applied anywhere since my degree plan is already fixed. Hope they won't make a big deal out of it.

 

I agree- it can't really hurt.

 

I agree with most of the replies, just drop them a line. Worst case scenario that they reject your 6 credits as most of the school will not allow to transfer after you admit. But I don't think they are going to be hard on you for integrity problem.

 

The point is to be honest, which by saying "it was an honest mistake" (so I'm going to hide it from you) undermines you. It doesn't matter what your motive was, how you act reflects your motive now, and it should be above question imo.

Schools frequently ask for all transcripts, so you send them all. Whether or not they end up on the final degree is not the same as complying with their request.

 

Honesty? I guess I've heard of that.:sgrin:

 

Yeah, letting them know is the best route.

There is a big difference between "Oh, I forgot about these two courses I took at this one university" and "I'm not sending you the transcripts from that school I was expelled from."

My ex ran into quite an issue (prior to us getting together) because she flunked out of an MSW program and applied to a new one without disclosing the failed attempt.

Her theory had some merit. How would they ever know? It came to light because one of her professors switched schools.

Last I heard, she had an MSW from Rutgers. I can't help but wonder some days if she ever told them about the two programs she got booted from.

 

You really seem to jump the gun on this and just sort of apply that this person was being less than honest. I think that your direct comments are alarming and mistakes do happen.

 

They may ask, but I see no obligation or legal requirement to send them, especially if they are not relevant. If I pursue another graduate degree, I will not be including my Penn Foster Home Remodeling transcripts.

 

There are those rare occasions when the school decides to check the National Student Clearinghouse and will revoke a degree or expel a student for omission of previous colleges attended.
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